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Martha and Howard Yarbrough
April 28, 2025

UAB patient reflects on her kidney transplant 53 years ago

People who have received or donated organs for transplant understand why it’s often called “the gift of life”. Madison County resident and UAB Medicine patient Martha Yarbrough, 85, continues to cherish that gift since receiving a kidney from her sister in 1972.
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Natalie Ryals’ visit with Dale Colorado, M.D.,
April 23, 2025

Conquering chronic knee pain: UAB patient’s journey to full mobility

In 2021, Natalie Ryals, 20, playfully jumped off some stairs, something she had done many times before. Later that day, Ryals gradually started noticing some pain in her knee. As the weeks continued, the gradual pain turned into radiating pain, numbness and tingling in her foot. She soon experienced limited mobility in her knee and began to develop low back pain. Ryals began using a knee brace and crutches on a regular basis to be able to move around throughout her daily life.
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Patient receiving an oral cancer screening
April 22, 2025

UAB offers free oral cancer screenings during Oral Cancer Awareness Month

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is offering free oral cancer screenings to the public during the last week of April. The screenings, hosted by the departments of Otolaryngology and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, will take only five to 10 minutes to conduct and will include a check for lesions and lumps inside the mouth.
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Woman, stomach and pain on sofa in home for gut health, indigestion and anxiety of gastric virus. Stress, menstruation and sick indian girl with ibs emergency, constipation or crisis of endometriosis
April 21, 2025

Endometriosis: What women need to know

The tissue that lines the uterus (womb) is called the endometrium, and when this type of tissue grows outside of the uterus, it’s known as endometriosis.
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Aged man stretches legs outdoors surrounded by trees before his workout.
April 21, 2025

5 Key tips for living well with Parkinson’s disease

Every week, Laura Lieb and Brooklyn White talk with people who have received terrible news. “Someone will call and say, ‘I was just told I have Parkinson’s disease in a 20-minute visit with my doctor, and I don’t know what to do next,’” Lieb said. “That is not uncommon.”
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UAB Emergency Department, April 2020
April 14, 2025

UAB Emergency Department earns first Level 1 ACEP accreditation in the US

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Emergency Department has reached a significant milestone, earning the first Level 1 Accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians in the United States. This accreditation represents the gold standard in emergency care and signifies UAB Medicine’s commitment to excellence in patient care. The new designation is a testament to years of dedication of advancing emergency medical care by implementing evidence-based policies and fostering a well-supported, effective emergency care environment.
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women experiencing an allergy attack, blowing nose
April 8, 2025

How to prevent a spring allergy attack: Tips to beat the pollen

While the spring season may bring positive emotions with thoughts of spring break and prom, there is one antagonist to this time of year that many will have to face: pollen. One of the biggest enemies to those who enjoy the warmer weather that spring brings, pollen is a common allergen that impacts many who encounter it.
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Artificial food dyes
April 2, 2025

The truth about food dyes

As artificial food dyes gain increased attention, experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are bringing clarity to the debate surrounding these vibrant additives. With dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5 coloring everything from cereals to energy drinks, concerns are mounting over potential health impacts, especially in children. UAB researchers are examining the effects of these dyes and exploring natural alternatives, shedding light on what consumers need to know about what is in their food and why it matters more than ever.
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SICU Beacon Award 2025
April 1, 2025

Nursing units win prestigious Beacon Awards

Several nursing units at UAB Hospital have earned prestigious Beacon Awards for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
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green nutrition powder
March 18, 2025

Powder power: all about the latest nutrition trend

Many people are looking to supercharge their health, or simply lose weight, with one of the latest trends in nutrition — powders. Makers of these easy-to-mix nutrient products claim they provide all the essential vitamins needed while helping consumers to lose weight, but what do they do? How do they affect the body?
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A day of plant-based protein
March 10, 2025

Protein perks: The health and budget benefits of plant-based protein

Most Americans meet their daily protein needs, but the real challenge lies in diversifying their sources, according to one University of Alabama at Birmingham nutrition researcher.
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Latrice Quinn
March 6, 2025

From UAB patient to caregiver: Latrice Quinn’s journey of giving back

When Latrice Quinn walked through the doors of UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for the first time, she was not an employee but a patient. What she didn’t know then was that the compassionate care she received would inspire her to return, not as a patient, but as a vital part of the team, ensuring other mothers felt just as supported as she had.
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